MOLLE

MOLLE (pronounced /ˈmʊl.liː/, as in the female name) is an acronym for Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. It is used to define the current generation of load-bearing equipment and backpacks utilized by a number of NATO armed forces, especially the British Army and the United States Army. The system's modularity is derived from the use of PALS webbing as rows of heavy-duty nylon stitched onto the vest to allow for the attachment of various MOLLE-compatible pouches and accessories. This method of attachment has become a de facto standard for modular tactical gear, replacing the ALICE system used in the earliest modular vest systems (which is still in use with many police forces). It is produced for the United States government under contract by several contractors, such as Ehmke Manufacturing/High Ground Gear, as well as Eagle Industries.

Components

Tactical Assault Panel

The Tactical Assault Panel replaces the fighting load carrier. It is a bib-like chest rig that can be used alone or mounted on the Improved Outer Tactical Vest or Soldier Plate Carrier System. The T.A.P. is covered with PALS webbing and storage for up to eight rifle magazines(6 - 5.56 magazines + 2 - 7.62 NATO magazines or 8 - 5.56 magazines).

Molle

Molle may mean:

See also

Mollé

Mollé is a town in the Kouka Department of Banwa Province in western Burkina Faso. As of 2005 it had a population of 3,539.

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